Wedding! Mick + Emma-Lee [Queen’s Landing, Niagara-on-the-Lake]

Mick and Emma-Lee’s wedding at Queen’s Landing in Niagara-on-the-Lake was one of those days that had a little bit of everything: beautiful details, a ceremony that had me crying behind my camera, their sweet dog Babette, an incredible dinner and a reception that got VERY competitive by the end of the night.

They both got ready right at Queen’s Landing, which made the beginning of the day feel so relaxed.

Once everyone was ready, Mick and Emma-Lee met in the gardens for their first look and had a few quiet moments together before heading inside to get married.

Their ceremony took place in the Atrium at Queen’s Landing and apparently I was emotionally unprepared for it because I cried basically the entire time. It was heartfelt, personal and one of those ceremonies where you can really feel how much two people love each other and how loved they are by everyone in the room.

Afterwards, we headed outside for family photos in front of the beautiful pillars at Queen’s Landing and even managed a pretty successful group photo!

Afterwards, we headed over to Nelson Park with the wedding party. Niagara-on-the-Lake is so perfect for this because you can get completely different backdrops without having to spend half the day travelling around. Most importantly, Nelson Park was also where we got to meet up with Babette, Mick and Emma-Lee’s sweet dog, for some very necessary wedding portraits.

Back at Queen’s Landing, the reception started with Mick and Emma-Lee performing a beautiful choreographed first dance to live music, which was such an incredible way to kick off the evening.

The dance floor was packed, everyone was ready to have a good time and somehow the evening also included one of the most competitive games of musical chairs I have ever witnessed. Turns out putting a bunch of adults in formalwear and taking away their chairs brings out a side of people you may not have previously known existed.

Mick and Emma-Lee’s wedding was elegant without ever feeling too serious, emotional in all the best ways and filled with the kind of moments that make a wedding actually feel like them. From their first look in the gardens and their beautiful Atrium ceremony to portraits around Niagara-on-the-Lake with Babette, their choreographed first dance and the musical chairs showdown, it was such a fun day to photograph.

Thank you, Mick and Emma-Lee, for letting me be there for all of it and for making me cry at work. 💛

If you’re planning a wedding at Queen’s Landing or elsewhere in Niagara-on-the-Lake and want your photos to feel relaxed, candid and like you actually had fun on your wedding day, I’d love to hear what you’re planning.

Wedding! Alli + Ben [The Good Earth Food & Wine Co.]

There is something pretty special about a wedding that feels like one big family gathering. The kind where everyone knows everyone, the setting feels like home and the entire day is focused on celebrating two people who are absolutely crazy about each other.

Alli and Ben's wedding was exactly that. 💛

Their day began in the backyard of Ben's sister Heather's home, where they exchanged vows surrounded by the people they love most. There is something so meaningful about getting married in a place that already holds family memories. No elaborate venue needed, just a beautiful backyard, their favourite people and a whole lot of love.

And honestly? Backyard weddings have my heart.

From Backyard Vows to Vineyard Views

After their intimate backyard ceremony, the celebrations continued at The Good Earth Food and Wine in Beamsville, Ontario, where Alli and Ben hosted their reception in the Tasting Room.

Nestled in the heart of Niagara's wine country, The Good Earth is one of those places that feels effortlessly inviting. With its beautiful surroundings, incredible food and welcoming atmosphere, it was the perfect setting for Alli and Ben to celebrate their marriage.

The Tasting Room offered a warm and intimate space for their reception, bringing together everything that makes a smaller wedding celebration so special: good food, good wine and even better company.

Also: THE GROUNDS, Y’ALL. They are not playing.

Special mention for the FOOD. Omg. They truly outdid themselves. A special mention for Ben’s special request for his wedding day dinner: a simple burger.

A Wedding Day That Felt Like Them

One of my favourite things about photographing weddings is seeing how couples make their day their own.

For Alli and Ben, that meant exchanging vows in a family backyard before heading into Niagara wine country to celebrate. Two beautiful locations, one incredible day and a wedding that was entirely their own. Their celebration was a lovely reminder that your wedding doesn't need to follow a particular formula. Whether you're planning a big celebration or something a little more intimate, the most important thing is creating a day that feels right for the two of you.

Alli and Ben, thank you so much for inviting me to capture your wedding day. It was such a pleasure to be part of your celebration and document these memories for you and your families.

Here's to a lifetime of love, laughter and making even more beautiful memories together. 💛